Welcome to my first form contest for quite a while, I have decided to move away from the debate topic of Haiku as someone always picks an arguement about how they should be written!
I would like this time Rictameters, any topic just make sure you double check your syllable count
For those of you who have never written on before it is as follows
Rictameter is a scheme similar to Cinquain. Starting your first line with a two syllable word, you then
consecutively increase the number of syllables per line by two. i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Then down again,
8, 6, 4, 2 Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with.
To see an example please see http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/rictameter.html
I am not strict on content and this time, for the first time I am letting you all enter prewrites as I know there are some great ones already written.
Just a few rules.
1. Please stick to the above form, I will be checking on syllable count
2. No sticky caps or chat speak - I don't even know how that would fit into this form
3. Don't bash each others poetry, play nice
4. DO NOT answer any of my comments until the contest has been judged. I want to keep this blind.
I will not comment on any pieces until the contest is over and ready for judging.
Thanks
Go on get writing
I would like this time Rictameters, any topic just make sure you double check your syllable count
For those of you who have never written on before it is as follows
Rictameter is a scheme similar to Cinquain. Starting your first line with a two syllable word, you then
consecutively increase the number of syllables per line by two. i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Then down again,
8, 6, 4, 2 Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with.
To see an example please see http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/rictameter.html
I am not strict on content and this time, for the first time I am letting you all enter prewrites as I know there are some great ones already written.
Just a few rules.
1. Please stick to the above form, I will be checking on syllable count
2. No sticky caps or chat speak - I don't even know how that would fit into this form
3. Don't bash each others poetry, play nice
4. DO NOT answer any of my comments until the contest has been judged. I want to keep this blind.
I will not comment on any pieces until the contest is over and ready for judging.
Thanks
Go on get writing
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 21, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: This was a brilliant contest to judge, apart from the fact I had to DQ 12 people for entering random pieces without form. You have all done a brilliant job, but for me those top six poems stood out far above the rest. I look forward to seeing all your entries into my future contests
Karen
Contest Winners
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by RIP Whoever 18 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 29 10:08 AM 2007. In Form, Rictameter Form
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [27]
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I reach to the heavens for my answer
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Fallen / Whispers dying / Sorrow soon to follow / Beret of love's sweet charity / A lonely spirit wanders endlessly / Shunning offers of syby Cerulean Sunrise 9 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 28 10:38 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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laughing / engage me with / austrian crystal eyes / this serendipitious exchange / intensifying the moment, for now / my fair angel of the morning / dream of divinity / with savior faire / laughing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Shadows
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by second-born 9 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 30 6:46 AM 2007. In Rictameter• Commented on by judge.
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Poetry Form Notes: Rictameter
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Softly,
whispering winds• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Dreaming of only youby WhatsErName 8 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 10 10:44 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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(Rictameter) of lovers in the water by the moon lightby Florida Sunshine 8 lines, 22 comments, on Jun 5 12:56 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by whispernthedark 8 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 10 9:59 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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by Shadow Wind 8 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 10 10:14 PM 2007. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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by Love of a Bullet 8 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 21 4:32 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Whispers
Breath in my earby MoonGoddess69 8 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 14 10:35 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
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Bunny
Running aboutby Fairy Nutty Buddy 9 lines, 14 comments, on Aug 18 10:54 AM 2007
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Sunbeams glisten on snow capped peaks
Lilies afloat on deep blue mountain poolsby Pollycheck 8 lines, 18 comments, on Jun 5 9:50 PM 2006. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Sexy & Romantic glitter graphics from S e x i l u v . c o m• Commented on by judge.
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The love / I have for you / Fades more everyday, / No longer what it used to be. / I wish that you could see what you have done. / With open arms you'd make it right, / Save the love we once had, / Revive our sp• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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What exactly does "Pay it forward" mean? Sorry, I've been absent for the site for some time.
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Ummm there is no pay it forward on this contest of mine....
You might want to ask on of the contest holders who does have it on their contest.... sorry
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Omg, I am so sorry. I posted on the wrong contest.
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No worries, just didn't want to give you the wrong answer lol
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How many times may we enter?
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Once only thankyou
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Scarbringer
I'm sorry, but please ignore the poem Scarbringer. I entered it accidentally. I apologize. It is not a Rictameter poem. -
not meaning to sound rude or anything...but is this contest ever gonna end? If i recall correctly the date for ending has been bumped back twice now... I dont think im gonna win or anything..jsut wondering if I did the Rictameter right lol...
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Lovely Contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen, Thank you for hosting such a lovely contest. You certainly attracted some very talented writers here and why not with the Rictameter. It's such a wonderful form. My heartiest congratulations to the winners and all who participated. Love and God bless everyone, Joyce
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Thank You!!
Thank You for the Trophy and points for I am Honored also Appreciative
Congratulations to all who have placed
Wonderful contest Karen
Thank You for Hosting
and Inspiring my Muse!!
Many blessings to You!
Best wishes always
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Wow...thank you so much for the bronze! With so many wonderful entries I didn't expect much, so was very pleasantly surprised. Congratulations to the other winners, all very well done and deserving of top honors. I didn't have a chance to comment on them all, but read and enjoyed each one.
Great contest, thanks so much again!
~J.
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